Power of Sport

#IamANIMMIGRANT

Over the past several weeks, we’ve all watched Hamilton over and over again, singing the songs ad nauseam.  We’re collectively “not throwing away our shot…” And we all want to be “in the room where it happens.”  We rejoice in the energy and spirit of a young nation built on the beliefs and ideals of immigrants.  At the…
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Jackie Robinson Day

Today is Jackie Robinson Day which is normally celebrated in every Major League Baseball park with all players wearing his #42.  The Coronavirus has made that impossible so I am sharing some of my favorite Jackie Robinson quotes  Let’s use his courage and resilience to help us get through these days of terrible uncertainty and…
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#NBA Together Initiative

Once again I am proud that sport is using its power for the greater good. The NBA and Adam Silver have taken a leadership role in sport and globally during the Coronavirus pandemic.  When it announced it would stop playing, that sent a signal to the rest of the world of sport – and to…
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Building Leaders for the Game of Life – Niger Youth Soccer Coaches

The Institute For Sport & Social Justice is privileged to train 14 Niger soccer coaches in ethical leadership in youth sports on Monday, January 20, 2020 in Orlando, Florida.  As part of the U.S. Department of State’s Sports Diplomacy Division programs, 14 participants from Niger will spend January 11 – 25, 2020, in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland and…
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Women are still excluded in sport

Historically, women have been shut out of many professions and sport is no different. “In many ways, sport remains one of the final frontiers where women are excluded, not because of interest, not because of ability, but simply because they are women.” Listen as ISSJ Executive Director, Delise O’Meally, speaks about the lack of opportunities…
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SPORT FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT YOUTH CAMP

The ISSJ “Sport for Social Development Youth Camp” was created to serve under-resourced middle school students in Central Florida. This camp offers workshops on important life skills, critical decision making and bullying.  Various professionals around the community come speak to the campers about their educational and career paths. Finally, all campers receive sports instruction in…
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Giant Steps Awards Finalist

Giant Steps Awards are given in conjunction with National STUDENT-Athlete Day (NSAD). While we honors thousands of student-athletes for their outstanding achievements nationwide, we also recognize individuals from the world of sport on a national level. Each year, Giant Steps Awards are given to a diverse group of individuals who have shown courage, heroism, triumph in…
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TEAMWork Leadership Institute

TEAMWork Leadership Institute (TLI) was developed over 20 years ago to address the diversity and inclusion concerns that coaches, athletes, and sports organizations were experiencing across the country.  The same concerns and lesson that were prevalent 20+ years ago are still relevant today. TLI will enhance the skills of coaches working with a diverse student-athlete…
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#WeWillNotShutUpandDribble!

Athlete Activism in the Era of Social Media We have long recognized the power of sport to create an environment and mindset for positive social change. Many great leaders like Nelson Mandela have used sport as a pathway to unite fractured communities, to empower youth, and to create peace in times of turmoil. While sport…
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Delise O’Meally named USA Chef de Mission for 2017 World University Games in Chinese Taipei

The United States International University Sports Federation (USIUSF) has named Delise S. O’Meally as the Chef de Mission/Head of Delegation for the 2017 Summer World University Games. USIUSF is a United States Olympic Committee recognized organization comprised of joint membership of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), National Junior…
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